Claytonia parviflora subsp. viridis

(Davidson) John M. Miller & K. L. Chambers

Novon 3: 271. 1993.

Common names: Davidson’s Indian-lettuce
Basionym: Montia spathulata var. viridis Davidson
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment on page 471.
Revision as of 17:32, 18 September 2019 by FNA>Volume Importer

Basal leaf blades linear, 1–15 × 0.5–1 cm. Cauline leaves distinct; blade linear to trullate, 1–5 × 0.5–1 cm, or deeply cleft into 2 ovate segments. Flowers 3–5 mm diam., petals white or pink. 2n = 24, 36.


Phenology: Flowering Mar–May.
Habitat: Decomposed granite or sandstone
Elevation: 100-2000 m

Distribution

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Ariz., Calif., Nev., Mexico (Baja California).

Discussion

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.
John M. Miller +
(Davidson) John M. Miller & K. L. Chambers +
Montia spathulata var. viridis +
Davidson’s Indian-lettuce +
Ariz. +, Calif. +, Nev. +  and Mexico (Baja California). +
100-2000 m +
Decomposed granite or sandstone +
Flowering Mar–May. +
Illustrated +  and Endemic +
Claytonia perfoliata var. parviflora +  and Montia perfoliata var. parviflora +
Claytonia parviflora subsp. viridis +
Claytonia parviflora +
subspecies +